A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Heart-shaped ear cartilage preserved in resin

Howie encased the heart-shaped cartilage punch left-overs he did on Helen at the Laundry in Brisbane, Australia. I wonder if it’ll stay looking like this, or if it will decay or change underneath the resin? And could this be implanted as an implant? I don’t see why not, assuming the silicone is biocompatible. Now I’m thinking I have to get something punched out so I can wear it as jewelry… or implant it!

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171 responses to “Heart-shaped ear cartilage preserved in resin”

  1. Dagon Avatar
    Dagon

    Hmmm, I’d be up for the implant exhange if it could be done right. And totally 100% would wear them as plugs. =D

  2. Dagon Avatar
    Dagon

    Hmmm, I’d be up for the implant exhange if it could be done right. And totally 100% would wear them as plugs. =D

  3. Dagon Avatar
    Dagon

    Hmmm, I’d be up for the implant exhange if it could be done right. And totally 100% would wear them as plugs. =D

  4. Halo Avatar
    Halo

    I would love to have something like as a plug, but to echo everyone else’s concerns about biocompatibility, why not just fit the resin into a steel or titanium eyelet? It might work, but then again, I’m no jewellry maker.

  5. Halo Avatar
    Halo

    I would love to have something like as a plug, but to echo everyone else’s concerns about biocompatibility, why not just fit the resin into a steel or titanium eyelet? It might work, but then again, I’m no jewellry maker.

  6. Halo Avatar
    Halo

    I would love to have something like as a plug, but to echo everyone else’s concerns about biocompatibility, why not just fit the resin into a steel or titanium eyelet? It might work, but then again, I’m no jewellry maker.

  7. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Haha Giles, I too was thinking of some Jurassic Park thing when I saw that pic.

  8. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Haha Giles, I too was thinking of some Jurassic Park thing when I saw that pic.

  9. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Haha Giles, I too was thinking of some Jurassic Park thing when I saw that pic.

  10. Fancy Heart Avatar

    man i love that Howie!

  11. Fancy Heart Avatar

    man i love that Howie!

  12. Fancy Heart Avatar

    man i love that Howie!

  13. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    love it , still i want to eat my own flash!!!!

  14. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    love it , still i want to eat my own flash!!!!

  15. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    love it , still i want to eat my own flash!!!!

  16. Kitty Avatar
    Kitty

    That’s sick–in the best way ever! >:D

  17. Kitty Avatar
    Kitty

    That’s sick–in the best way ever! >:D

  18. Kitty Avatar
    Kitty

    That’s sick–in the best way ever! >:D

  19. Vikki Avatar
    Vikki

    Does anyone have any more info on what happened with this? Did the resin keep the tissue from breaking down? I ask because I have the piece of my ear from a fresh conch removal currently in my freezer and I’m interested in doing this so I’m wondering if it actually keeps it in good condition. Also should I thaw the piece out before casting it in resin or should I just do it frozen? And tips or info is greatly appreciated!

  20. Vikki Avatar
    Vikki

    Does anyone have any more info on what happened with this? Did the resin keep the tissue from breaking down? I ask because I have the piece of my ear from a fresh conch removal currently in my freezer and I’m interested in doing this so I’m wondering if it actually keeps it in good condition. Also should I thaw the piece out before casting it in resin or should I just do it frozen? And tips or info is greatly appreciated!

  21. Vikki Avatar
    Vikki

    Does anyone have any more info on what happened with this? Did the resin keep the tissue from breaking down? I ask because I have the piece of my ear from a fresh conch removal currently in my freezer and I’m interested in doing this so I’m wondering if it actually keeps it in good condition. Also should I thaw the piece out before casting it in resin or should I just do it frozen? And tips or info is greatly appreciated!

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